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Inspired – Jocelyn Bailey

There is little that I don’t find interesting, and London is rich in material, so answering the question ‘what inspires me’ produced a rather long list. Here’s the shortlist:

Books. Especially, but not only, fiction. To fuel my addiction I’ve started a book club with other secret bookworms where we can indulge our geekery without fear of persecution.

My job, sometimes. Working for the Associate Parliamentary Group for Design and Innovation has opened up a world of inspiring people. Most recently I’ve been bowled over by Harry Pearce of Pentagram, who is utterly interesting and unfathomably clever.

Boisbuchet. The ultimate summer camp for designers. Just go, even if you’re not officially a designer (everyone is a little bit).

Writing. A habit I’ve only taken up recently, but it is becoming a form of therapy. Mainly to entertain my parents, I’ve started – such an inelegant term – ‘blogging’.

Radio 4. I can’t get enough.

The Ted website. Fifteen-minute pick-me-ups.

Copenhagen. I visited recently and it was a breath of fresh air compared to chaotic London. Those Danes just have good design in their blood.

Coincidences. Against all logic, I like to believe they are significant and a constant source of delight.

My little brother. He’s the funniest person I know in real life. He can do all the things I can’t. And he can speak Chinese. What a guy.